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l H. B. LIGHT HEEL Original Filed Jan, 14 1922 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 v ATTO RN EY www@ @et 23, i923. BATLQGG H. B. LIGHT HEEL Original Filed Jan. 14 1922 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 orifice.

HENRY BENJ-.t'l LEG-HT, OF SAN QUENTN, CLFORNIA, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF TG CHBLES ALLEN ALB-EY, D1? SAN QUENTIN, CALFORNIA.

HEEL.

Application led .1' anuary i*leels, of which the following is a specication.

This invention relates to improvements in spring heels tor shoes and has for an object the provision of a` metallic heel which may be secured to a shoe to provide a cushion.

Another object of the invention is the `.revision of a heel of the above character ivhich is form-ed ot separate sections, conect-ed together in a manner to permit oit relative vertical movement and normally held in extended position by a spring, the latter being oft novel formation and being removably arranged Within the heel, Whereby a` spring or" proper resiliency for the wearer, may be provided.

Another object or" the invention is the provision of a metallic shoe heel, to which may be secured a compressible litt ot suitable material, to tui-ther add to the comfort of the ivearer and prevent undue noise When in use. Y

YWith the above and other objects in view, the invention further includes the following novel features and details ot construction, to be hereinafter-L` more fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings and pointed out in the appended claims.

ln the drawings Figure 1 is a perspective vieW of a shoe, with the heel applied.

Figure 2 is an enlarged vertical longitudinal sectional .View through the heel portion ot the shoe.

Figure 3 is a detail perspective viev.7 of the rigidsection ci the heel.

Figure e is a similar view ot the yieldable section with the spring in position.

Figure 5 is a detail vieiv of the spring.

Referring in detail to the drawings, wherein like characters et reference denote corresponding parts, the reference character 10 indicates a shoe, While the improved heel which constitutes the present invention is indicated generally at 11.

This heel is ot' a metallic structure and coinprises a section 12 Which is adapted to be 1922, Serial No. 529,390. Renewed july 31, 1923.

secured to the shoe and a. section 13, which is carried by the section 12 and is movable relatively thereto.

The section 12 Which is rigid With the shoe, includes an attaching plate 14 which is provided With a. plurality of openings 15, for passageot suitable fastening devices, by means ot which the section 12' is secured in place. Extending around the edge ot the plate lll is a right angularly disposed n 16, which is adapted to telescopically ge a similar fla-nge 17 which extends rom a plate 18 o1e the movable section. EX- tending trom the tia-nge 17 of the section 13 are lugs or projections 19, which are preferably formed by being struck up from the metal ol' Which'the heel is formed and these lugs or projections 19 are adapted to be received Within elongated sockets 20 which entend transversely of the :flange 16 ot the section 12. The relative lengths of the lugs or projections 19 and the sockets 2O- are such limited vertical movement Will be permitted ot the section 13, With respect to the section 12, but accidental separation of the sections will be prevented. lf desired, the section 3 may have secured thereto by means of nails or similar' fastening devices, a. compressible litt 21, Which may be formed or" leather or any. other suitable material.

Located Within the section 13 is a spring which engages the section 12 and acts to hold the said sections normally in extended posigion. rlhis spring comprises a pair ot upwardly and inwardly extending spring arms 22, which are carried by a plate 23, the latter being of a. size and shape to snugly it Within the section 13, so that the spring Will be all times held in proper position. This also permits of the reino-val and substitution ot springs of diiierent tension, so that the character ot the spring may be properly adapted tor use to the Weight ot the particular person Wearing the heels. This permits ot the heels being manufactured and sold independent ot the shoes, so that the springs may be stamped or other- Wise classified as to their particular resiliency and a person using the heels may purchase springs suitably adapted to his Weight. The invention is susceptible of various chances in its form, proportions and minor detai s of construction arid the right is herein reserved to malre such changes as properly ablesection, means for securing the Inovable section to the rigid section in a inanl ner to permit of relative vertical movement andV aryieldable element located between the sections, saidpelementcomprising a pila-te re movably fitting within one off said sections and spring. arms carried by the plate. and extending inwardly and spaced from the latter for contact with the other section.

Y 2. A shoe heel comprising a rigid seotion adapted to besecured to a shoe and includ; V'ng an attaching plate and right angulaily disposed flanges extending from the attach ing plate, a yielda'ble section also including Van attaching plate and right angularly disposed flanges extending from said plate and adapted to telescopically engage the flanges of the rigid section to permit of sliding Y movement, means for limitingsaid movement, a plate shaped to conform to the shape oit theheel and located within and having its and a movablel sec-tion telescopioaillyy een: neeted to permit of relative sliding movement,V means'. for limiting said movement and.

a lspring positioned -betweeii said members,

tioningplate connecting the` arms. y

In testimony whereof I allix my signature.

HENRY BnNJAiiiiNiiieirr,

3. A shoe Aheel 'comprisinga rigid section.V

said .spring comprising upwardlyand inwardly extending spring arms and alprosi-Y 

